Sylgian's Sith Stalker (501st approved!)

[lord erebus]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

would this happen to be the color you used?

Amazon.com: Dupli-Color DE1604 Ceramic Universal Gold Engine Paint - 12 oz.: Automotive

it looks like a pretty good match to me. only color on the site you liked me that looks like it could work. sorry if im pestering you about this.im just jonesing to paint it (the right color)

 

[Sylgian]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

would this happen to be the color you used?

Amazon.com: Dupli-Color DE1604 Ceramic Universal Gold Engine Paint - 12 oz.: Automotive

it looks like a pretty good match to me. only color on the site you liked me that looks like it could work. sorry if im pestering you about this.im just jonesing to paint it (the right color)

Sorry man, copmpletely slipped my mind. I got this at advanced auto parts. They are smaller cans and are a bit pricey, but i liked the color.

 

[Tastyburger]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

Of all the incredible costumes I've seen on this site, this is my favorite! The workmanship is beyond incredible, and you chose an awesome character to build.

There may be 100 Iron Man's out there, but you will be a highlight anywhere you go...

Wear that suit with pride; it's a true piece of art!

 

[madmikeee]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

"AWESOM-O"

I really think you'll win the costume competition. Lucasfilm would certainly be impressed! (I think you should forward a photo when you're completely finished).

The finished skin sleeve and appliances really do sell the idea that you have a cyborg arm.

I wouldn't forward anything to Lucasarts, they will claim copyright on the costume and if he refuses to sign the rights over they will send a cease and desist on the build.

Been there, done that with some of my 3d art hence why any of my star wars based stuff have no "lucas words" involved like Sith, Jedi, Darth, etc etc,

 

[lord erebus]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

Sorry man, copmpletely slipped my mind. I got this at advanced auto parts. They are smaller cans and are a bit pricey, but i liked the color.

awesome! thank you. that is actually pretty close to the color i picked up at walmart. but i think its a few shades lighter than the one you have.

 

[Sylgian]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

More saber making progress for you all. I even made a video for you.

The Starkiller saber is done. The Maul is on the schedule for paint tomorrow, and construction will begin on the remaining three.

Enjoy!

==========Click the pic below for video=============

 

[Sylgian]

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Ladies and gents, I give you my darth maul pvc saber. Not too bad for ~$3. A bit more contrast than necessary, but it will do nicely.

 

[greatzombiehunt]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

Great job with the Maul saber it gives me some fun ideas. what did you use for the buttons on it?

 

[Sylgian]

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Great job with the Maul saber it gives me some fun ideas. what did you use for the buttons on it?

Among the drawers of specialty hardware at Home Depot you will find some awesome plastic thumb-screws. Those are what I used for the Maul buttons. they look great and only cost like $.75 for a two pack.

 

[msleeper]

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How did you scribe the indentions? I'm guessing a lathe? Those sabers look great, I'd love to see a build thread on just them.

 

[Sylgian]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

How did you scribe the indentions? I'm guessing a lathe? Those sabers look great, I'd love to see a build thread on just them.

A Lathe would be preferred. But i dont have one, so I had to engineer one.

I had to cinch a long screwdriver into the chuck of my drill and then clamp and level the drill onto my workbench.

It looks ridiculous, but it spins mostly straight. I had to find the straightest screwdriver I had and wrap it with tape to get it snug in whatever PVC I was spinning.

Once it was spinning I scribed the lines with the dremel cutting disc.

 

[Tastyburger]

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A Lathe would be preferred. But i dont have one, so I had to engineer one.

I had to cinch a long screwdriver into the chuck of my drill and then clamp and level the drill onto my workbench.

It looks ridiculous, but it spins mostly straight. I had to find the straightest screwdriver I had and wrap it with tape to get it snug in whatever PVC I was spinning.

Once it was spinning I scribed the lines with the dremel cutting disc.

That is AWESOME!
Neccessity is the mother of invention!

 

[Canobi]

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A Lathe would be preferred. But i dont have one, so I had to engineer one.

I had to cinch a long screwdriver into the chuck of my drill and then clamp and level the drill onto my workbench.

It looks ridiculous, but it spins mostly straight. I had to find the straightest screwdriver I had and wrap it with tape to get it snug in whatever PVC I was spinning.

Once it was spinning I scribed the lines with the dremel cutting disc.

Awsome job on the sabres :thumbsup

As it happens, I'm also working on some PVC sabres for my kids.

Is there any pics of your homemade lathe setup? I'd love a crack at puting one together myself. I often Mcgyver/custom build pieces of workshop equipment and find it as much fun as making props.


Your costume is coming along awesomely by the way, you have some great skills bud, keep it up.

 

[lolow]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

nice work

 

[Sylgian]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

Awsome job on the sabres :thumbsup

As it happens, I'm also working on some PVC sabres for my kids.

Is there any pics of your homemade lathe setup? I'd love a crack at puting one together myself. I often Mcgyver/custom build pieces of workshop equipment and find it as much fun as making props.


Your costume is coming along awesomely by the way, you have some great skills bud, keep it up.

Here it is! My lathe. What a technical marvel.

One clamp to hold it down (with a few shims to level it) and one clamp to depress the trigger. I am using masking tape wrapped around a punch to spin the pvc. The punch was simply the straightest thing I could find.

 

[msleeper]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

Yeah that's exactly what my "lathe" looks like too!

 

[Sylgian]

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Saber update time!

I have completed all the major assembly of the 6 sabers. From here on out its just finishing and paint. Once they are all looking pretty and hanging from my belt, the costume is DONE! We are right on track for the debut at Celebration VI.

Here is a pic and a video. Enjoy

_______________CLICK IMAGE BELOW FOR VIDEO_____________________

 

[lord erebus]

Re: Sylgian's Sith Stalker (WIP)

as always, amazing work! what size pvc pipe did you use? did you get a chance to see the similar color i used?

 

[Canobi]

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Here it is! My lathe. What a technical marvel.

One clamp to hold it down (with a few shims to level it) and one clamp to depress the trigger. I am using masking tape wrapped around a punch to spin the pvc. The punch was simply the straightest thing I could find.

Great job :thumbsup

I've got something I could use for the spindle, definately giving it a go when the drill is free from its current jig. Thanks for sharing that one

 

[Sylgian]

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as always, amazing work! what size pvc pipe did you use? did you get a chance to see the similar color i used?

I did. The color looks great. Kinda champagne-ish, which is what I was going for myself.

Here is a quick shot of the pip sizes I used. They are the same outside diameter, One is just thicker walled for when I chose to dremel the lines in. This size just felt right in my hands.